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Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz answers a question during a news conference after hockey practice Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals will face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup NHL Finals on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Stanley Cup Game 2: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, left, scores on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Monday, May 28, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Capitals, Golden Knights scored in bunches in Game 1 despite top-flight goalies

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis reacts as he takes part in a sendoff rally after an NHL hockey practice, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ted Leonsis, Capitals owner, sends 200 Monumental employees to Las Vegas for Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin speaks during an NHL hockey media day for the Stanley Cup, Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Stanley Cup Game 1: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, left, is scored on by Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Nosek, of the Czech Republic, during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Monday, May 28, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Stanley Cup: Golden Knights take wild Game 1

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby speaks with reporters during an NHL hockey media day for the Stanley Cup, Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Capitals-Golden Knights series could be most expensive NHL final ever

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Vegas states its (lower) case: no capital letters on Twitter

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, walks through a sendoff rally after an NHL hockey practice, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Arlington, Va. Ovechkin is having fun, scoring goals, leading the Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final and destroying the bad rep some laid on him for not being able to get past the second round of the playoffs. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ Stanley Cup run puts District in throes of ‘Caps-mania’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, skates during NHL hockey practice, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Arlington, Va. Ovechkin is having fun, scoring goals, leading the Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final and destroying the bad rep some laid on him for not being able to get past the second round of the playoffs. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin closer than ever to quieting critics

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, kneels at an NHL hockey practice, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) *FILE**

Capitals’ run likely to spike interest in youth hockey

By Josh Luckenbaugh — Special to The Washington Times

Fans of the Washington Capitals gather outside Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, May 26, 2018, to see players depart for Las Vegas for the start of the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Capitals fans storm practice before team heads to Vegas

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) and defenseman John Carlson celebrate after the Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 during Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Andre Burakovsky is Capitals’ Game 7 hero

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, right, poses with members of the Washington Capitals and the Prince of Wales trophy after the Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 during Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals fans riding high after dominant Game 7 victory

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Capitals Game 7 sets D.C. record for NBC Sports

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky, center, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates Dmitry Orlov, left, and Lars Eller (20) during the second period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals fans go wild after jumping out to lead against Lightning

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman (6), from Sweden chase the puck during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 7 at Lightning: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates on the bench during the second period of Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals win Game 7, advance to first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Braden Holtby gets first shutout of season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Tim Bogar (24), Bob Henley (13), and Joe Dillon (25) wear a Washington Capitals hat before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Martinez, Nationals support Capitals’ run while Harper’s Golden Knights advance

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) follows through on a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won the game 3-2. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals Game 6 vs. Lightning: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times